ALPHA

What Is It?

Alpha is a fun and welcoming 11-week dinner series designed to explore the big questions of life, spirituality, and faith through a Christian perspective. Each evening includes a meal, a short talk, and open group conversations in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment.

Alpha is especially for those who don’t consider themselves Christians, are new to faith, or simply want a safe place to ask honest questions and explore what they believe. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, searching, or just looking for meaningful conversation, Alpha is a place where you can bring your questions, meet new friends, and explore together.

How Does It Work?

1. CONNECTION

Alpha is designed to feel more like a dinner party than a class. Each evening begins with a shared meal and time to connect in a relaxed, welcoming, and judgment-free environment. Whether you come with strong beliefs, doubts, questions, or no church background at all, Alpha is a place where you can simply come as you are and build meaningful connections with others.

2. CONTENT

Each session includes a short film designed to spark conversation and curiosity more than provide all the answers. These engaging videos explore the big questions of life, spirituality, and faith through a Christian perspective, covering topics like Who is Jesus?, Why did Jesus die?, and How can we have faith? No matter your background, Alpha creates space to explore faith honestly and openly.

3. CONVERSATION

The best part of Alpha is the conversation that happens afterward. Around small-group tables, guests are invited to ask questions, share thoughts, and hear different perspectives in a safe and open environment. There’s no pressure to talk, no expectation to agree, and no question is off limits. The goal is conversation, not consensus.
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, exploring faith for the first time, or simply looking for meaningful conversation, Alpha is a place where you can explore alongside new friends. And it’s completely free — dinner and childcare are provided.

What's The Schedule?

LEADERS

Jonathan & Laurel Inabinet
Email: laurel@jicc.us

DURATION

Wednesdays 6-8PM | Sep 9th - Nov 18th | 11 weeks

LOCATION

James Island Christian Church
8 Sawgrass Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

Not near James Island? Alpha is offered all over the world! Visit the Alpha USA website to find a group near you: https://alphausa.org/try/

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each week, we'll share a meal, watch a short video, and have open conversation in a relaxed, judgement-free environment. There's no pressure to commit —come try one week and continue if you enjoy it!

* Please sign up below for the weekly Alpha course so we can prepare enough food and create a great experience for everyone.